Junior Timeline

Listed below is an estimated time frame for your junior year. Throughout your junior year you should take as many college tours as possible. Visit again any schools that you are really interested in.

September

Talk to your counselor about registering for the PSAT in October

Be sure you are taking challenging courses

Enroll in a SAT Prep course to prepare for the SAT test in the spring

Meet with tutors as soon as you are seeing any academic problems

October

Take the PSAT test

Continue to work with tutors on your academics

Begin reviewing college characteristics to identify your interests

Meet with guidance counselors to assure you are taking the necessary classes for college admittance

November - June

Visit colleges

Make connections with Admission Counselors at Colleges

Visit as many college fairs as possible and continue to make connections with admissions counselors

If possible visit schools from the college fairs and request informational sessions at the college. You may have an opportunity to meet with the same admission counselors and this will strengthen your relationship with the college.

Begin researching scholarships

TAKE THE SAT IN MAY OR JUNE

Be sure to check the registration deadlines They are due four to six weeks prior to the test date.

Junior Year Summer

Write, email, or call colleges to request applications

Visit college web sites to either apply online or download applications